Stephen John

Professional Teacher

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Other

TEFL certified teacher with almost 20 years experience teaching young learners

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Other

TEFL certified teacher with almost 20 years experience teaching young learners

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

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From ThailandLiving in Khon Kaen, Thailand (05:52 UTC+07:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Mar 7, 2026

InterestsMusicArtPets & AnimalsEnvironment & NatureReading

Hello, my name is Steve, and I’m an experienced English teacher with almo 20 years of teaching experience both in the classroom and online. I hold a TEFL certificate and spent nearly eight years working as a Head Teacher in Thailand, where I specialised in teaching young learners as well as supporting other teachers in lesson planning and classroom management. I have been living in Thailand for almost two decades, which has given me a deep understanding of the challenges language learners face. I’m patient, supportive, and focused on helping students build real confidence when speaking English. My lessons are practical, engaging, and tailored to each student’s goals

Me as a Teacher

Living in a foreign country has given me a deep understanding of the challenges language learners face. I’m patient, supportive, and focused on helping students build real confidence when speaking English. My lessons are practical, engaging, and tailored to each student’s goals — whether that’s conversation fluency, pronunciation, business English, or exam preparation. I believe learning should feel relaxed but purposeful. Students progress fastest when they feel comfortable, encouraged, and clearly guided. My role is not just to correct mistakes, but to help learners understand how to improve and why. If you’re looking for a reliable, experienced teacher w

My lessons & teaching style

I bring a huge collection of flashcards, props, and interactive materials into my sessions, especially for younger learners. I also use a wide variety of toys and hands-on resources to keep lessons dynamic and memorable. Games are a big part of how I teach. Whether it’s vocabulary challenges, role-play adventures, guessing activities, or movement-based tasks, I believe children learn best when they are actively involved and enjoying themselves. I have a very imaginative approach to teaching and love turning simple language targets into exciting themes, stories, and mini-adventures. My creativity allows me to adapt quickly, invent new activities on the spot, and keep energy levels high thro

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